Caramel Apple Treats

In a medium mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, margarine and shortening. Mix well. Stir in 1-3/4 cups flour, oats, salt and baking soda. Reserve 2 cups of the mixture for topping.

Press remaining mixture in bottom of 9-by-13-inch ungreased baking dish.

In medium mixing bowl, stir together apples and 3 tablespoons flour. Spread in baking dish. Pour caramel over apples. Top with reserved oat mixture; press lightly.

Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cut into bars while still warm.